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Monday, August 31, 2026
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Wins Best International Film at 2026 BronzeLens Film Festival
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Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story has won Best International Film at the 2026 BronzeLens Film Festival in Atlanta, adding another major honor to the documentary chronicling the extraordinary life and legacy of Bermudian football legend Clyde Best, the first Black superstar in English football.
The award was presented Sunday evening, August 30, during the 17th Annual BronzeLens Awards at the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center at Morehouse College.
BronzeLens Founder and Executive Producer Kathleen Bertrand reflected on the enduring message of Best’s journey:
“Clyde’s journey inspires us all to overcome adversity through excellence,” said Bertrand.
Accepting the award onstage, director and producer Dan Egan reflected on the responsibility of bringing Best’s story to the screen.
“It’s been the honor of my life to be trusted to tell Clyde’s story,” said Egan.
The BronzeLens recognition adds to a growing list of honors for the documentary. Earlier this summer, the film received the Audience Favorite Award at the Roxbury International Film Festival.
A Return to Atlanta
The BronzeLens recognition also marks a return to Atlanta for Best and the documentary.
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Transforming the Beautiful Game was featured in a special two-night engagement at Atlanta’s Loudermilk Conference Center on July 13 and 14, presented in partnership with BronzeLens and Soccer in the Streets. Clyde Best appeared in person in connection with the screenings.
The visit generated significant Atlanta media attention. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution featured Best and his groundbreaking career, while Best also appeared on Atlanta television news discussing his journey, legacy and the documentary.
Just weeks after those screenings, the film returned to Atlanta as an official BronzeLens selection and was recognized as the festival’s Best International Film.
From Bermuda to English Football History
Transforming the Beautiful Game chronicles Best’s journey from Bermuda to England, where he arrived as a teenager and joined West Ham United, making his first-team debut at just 17.
Best persevered through extraordinary racism to become the first Black superstar in English football, helping change the landscape of the English game and opening doors for generations of Black players who followed.
His career later brought him to North America, where he continued playing professionally and became an important figure in the growth of soccer in the United States.
More than a sports documentary, the film explores race, courage, perseverance, excellence and social change, examining how a young man from Bermuda helped transform the beautiful game.
Fall Festivals, Bermuda Encore Tour and Education
The BronzeLens recognition comes as the documentary continues a robust fall film festival schedule across the United States, building on a 2026 journey that has taken the film from London and Bermuda to Tampa Bay, Boston, New York and Atlanta.
The film will return home to Bermuda this October for a special Encore Tour, giving audiences another opportunity to experience Best’s story on the big screen.
The film’s impact in Bermuda will also extend into education. In association with CURB, educational initiatives connected to the film will be rolled out in Bermuda schools, using Best’s journey to engage students in discussions about perseverance, racial equality, excellence and overcoming adversity.
Current festival dates, Bermuda Encore Tour screening times and tickets are available at ClydeBest.com
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Saturday, August 29, 2026
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Islandstats Searching for Additional co-hosts for Football Show
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Bermudian sports media outlet Islandstats.com has launched an open recruitment call for two presenters to join the desk of its weekly football show for the upcoming 2026-27 campaign.
The platform is seeking passionate football minds to front its dedicated weekly broadcast, which will air live every Sunday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm throughout the domestic season.
Weekly debate and match analysis
The one-hour Sunday evening slot will serve as a hub for local and international football coverage, featuring lively panel debates, tactical breakdowns of weekend domestic clashes, and in-depth previews of upcoming fixtures across the island's football calendar.
Prospective presenters are expected to bring sharp analysis, strong local football knowledge, and an engaging on-screen presence to drive conversations across the show’s digital and social media broadcasts.
Islandstats.com has invited interested candidates ready to step behind the microphone and discuss the beautiful game to reach out and register their interest ahead of the season opener.
email : info@islandstats.com
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Saturday, August 29, 2026
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DeSilva-Andrade Targets Positives after Seoul Campaign
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Bermuda’s Yushae DeSilva-Andrade suffered elimination from the Seoul 2026 World Boccia Championships after enduring back-to-back defeats in BC1 Female Pool B.
The Paralympian faced stiff competition in South Korea, opening her pool campaign with a 7-1 defeat against Spain's Desiree Segarra.
DeSilva-Andrade was unable to bounce back in her second match, falling to an 8-1 loss at the hands of Japan’s Hiromi Endo to bring a premature end to her medal hopes.
Despite the results, DeSilva-Andrade remained upbeat about the strides made on the court during the tournament.
"Even though this World Championships did not go as I had hoped, I am extremely happy with the amount of improvement and consistency I was able to maintain in these games," she said.
The Bermudian star will now turn her attention to recovery before building towards her final competitive outing of the year.
"Now’s the time for some much-needed rest and then start preparing for my final competition of the season in São Paulo, Brazil in November."
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Friday, August 28, 2026
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DeSilva-Andrade Suffers Narrow Defeat at Championships
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Bermuda’s Yushae DeSilva-Andrade suffered her first defeat at the Seoul 2026 World Boccia Championships after falling 7-4 to China's Yuan Yichu in a tightly contested pool encounter.
Competing in the BC1 women’s division at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena, DeSilva-Andrade pushed the Chinese contender throughout a competitive four-end battle before Yuan pulled clear in the closing stages.
The result follows a dominant start to the tournament for the Paralympian, who opened her preliminary campaign with an impressive 9-4 win over the Czech Republic's Simona Blažková.
DeSilva-Andrade remains firmly in contention as the group phase progresses in South Korea, with qualification berths for the knockout stages on the line.
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Thursday, August 27, 2026
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DeSilva-Andrade makes winning start at World Championships
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Bermudian boccia star Yushae DeSilva-Andrade opened her campaign at the Seoul 2026 World Boccia Championships in commanding fashion, securing a 9-4 victory over the Czech Republic's Simona Blažková.
Competing in the BC1 women’s division at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena, the Paralympian produced a clinical display of precision to overcome a familiar international rival and take early control of her preliminary pool.
DeSilva-Andrade established an early advantage on the court, controlling the jack and executing accurate placement shots to keep Blažková under continuous pressure throughout the four-end contest.
The win provides valuable momentum for the Bermudian in a tournament featuring more than 400 athletes representing 45 nations.
Following her opening-day victory, DeSilva-Andrade will look to build on her strong start when she returns to the court for her second group match against China's Yuan Yichu as she targets a place in the knockout rounds.
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